Somnam’bulles Blanc Mas del Perie by Fabien Jouves is a delightfully clever play on words, merging somnambule (sleepwalker) with bulles (bubbles), hinting that the wine is so enchanting it will have you dreaming with every sip. Playful yet refined, with juicy fruit and vibrant acidity, this pétillant naturel is quite simply irresistible from the very first taste.

Born and raised in Cahors, Fabien Jouves set out to reinvent the image of the region’s wines, founding Mas del Périé in 2006. Committed to biodynamic farming, minimal intervention in the winery, and an almost stubborn devotion to expressing terroir, Jouves has become something like a “rock star” in the world of natural wines. Critics and leading publications—from Decanter to Robert Parker and Jancis Robinson—have all sung his praises, cementing his reputation as one of the most exciting vignerons in southwestern France.

Somnam’bulles Blanc Mas del Perie is a blend of three grape varieties: the international Sauvignon Blanc, the rare Gros Manseng, and the often-underappreciated Colombard. Together, they form a PET(illant) NAT(urel), meaning the bubbles are created by completing fermentation in bottle. True to Jouves’ restless spirit, the process here is a touch more intricate: fermentation begins across three different vessels—stainless steel, concrete vats, and oak barrels. After fermentation, the wine rests for six months in bottle, gaining an extra layer of complexity and structure. A Somnam’bulles Blanc Mas del Perie that feels far more sophisticated than the average pét-nat.

If you enjoy pét-nat or natural wines, this is one you are bound to fall in love with—effortlessly charming, just a little wild, and endlessly captivating.